Hong Kong: ‘Sedition’ arrests after clapping in court a new low for human rights

By Amnesty International

Responding to the arrests of six people in Hong Kong this morning on “sedition” charges after they “caused nuisance” during court hearings, Amnesty International’s Asia-Pacific Regional Director Erwin van der Borght said: “These ludicrous ‘sedition’ charges against six Hongkongers – apparently because they clapped during court hearings – mark yet another new low for human […] The post Hong Kong: ‘Sedition’ arrests after clapping in court a new low for human rights appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>

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